The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has appointed of Rob Foulston as chief executive.

He will combine this role with his current position as chief executive of ReMIT, the RMIF’s training arm.

The appointment is part of a restructuring within the RMIF which sees Sue Robinson becoming trade associations director.

Kevin Waterman will remain finance director.

RMIF chairman Paul Williams said: “Since his appointment at ReMIT, Rob has shown considerable flair and business acumen.”